Heimaey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland
If you happen to be in Iceland, hop on a quick ferry ride to the Westman Islands. Here you can hike up the active Eldfell Volcano. On your way up you'll see the rocks change color, and spot a few active hot spots to feel the temperature rising from below. Make sure to get to the very top no matter how tired you are. It's a steep and rocky way up but the views from up there are astounding. #lifeatexpedia #travel #explore #iceland
Chain island's of Vestmann. The biggest and inhabited one is Heimaey. The new island was formed in 1968 and taken under protection by UNESCO in pursuit of investigation of how life develops on an uninhabited island. Heimaey is also a home for the greatest number of puffins in Iceland.
I had walked up a very steep way. To the top of an old vulcano crater, to enjoy this wonderful view.
A lighthouse at the vulcano shore of the Vestmannaeyjar island.
Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar

3 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 28 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is ฿7,261 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿7,261
฿8,258 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Extremely comfortable and amazing view to the town and volcano.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar

3 out of 5
Herjólfsgötu 4 Vestmannaeyjar Southern Region
The price is ฿4,050 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿4,050
฿4,694 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it!

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Guesthouse Hamar
Lava Guesthouse

Lava Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Bárustígur 13 Vestmannaeyjar South Region
The price is ฿3,293 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿3,293
฿3,852 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and Sagnheimar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
We stayed in the family room with the priate bathroom. Its on the first floor and was a lovely room with a modern bathroom. Its right next to the kitchen, but its alsp on the ground floor so you may hear some noise from the upstairs guests. This guesthouse is right next to Gott, which is a FABULOUS ...

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Lava Guesthouse
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The New Post Office

The New Post Office

3.5 out of 5
Vestmannabraut 22 Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions House Graveyard & Pompei of the North and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
Instructions easy to follow, note that check in is a different hotel but clean and lots of kitchenware

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The New Post Office
Pier Apartments

Pier Apartments

4.5 out of 5
2 Básaskersbryggja Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this luxury apartment in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Clean, convenient, great communication. 5 stars!

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Pier Apartments
Luxury Ocean Villas

Luxury Ocean Villas

4.5 out of 5
Búhamar Vestmannaeyjar
Stay at this luxury villa in Vestmannaeyjar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast and Volcanic ...
Had its own cute guesthouse by the spa. But the windows were not shaded to prevent outside lights.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2022

Luxury Ocean Villas
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Popular places to visit

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

You can find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar with a trip to Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast

Eldfell Volcano

Explore the great outdoors at Eldfell Volcano, a lovely green space in Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Eldfell Volcano

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sagnheimar Byggðasafn during your trip to Vestmannaeyjar. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Sagnheimar Byggðasafn

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Find out about the history of Vestmannaeyjar when you spend time at House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

House Graveyard & Pompei of the North

Surtseyjarstofa

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Surtseyjarstofa during your travels in Vestmannaeyjar. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment choices.

Surtseyjarstofa

Skansinn

Skansinn is just one of the places to see in Vestmannaeyjar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Skansinn

Things to do

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

฿3,326
per adult
Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island
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